- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Varanasi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varanasi, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨195 (C$4.07) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨107 (C$2.23) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (C$0.81) | C$2.38 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 (C$1.05) | C$4.08 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨21 (C$0.44) | C$2.62 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (C$2.73) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (C$2.12) | C$3.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (C$0.39) | C$2.90 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (C$2.77) | C$2.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨659 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 (C$1.43) | C$2.31 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (C$0.45) | C$1.76 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,794 (C$392) | C$1,145 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,641 (C$243) | C$990 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,684 (C$56) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,452 (C$155) | C$919 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,452 (C$114) | C$695 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,500 (C$31) | C$64 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,290 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (C$938) | C$392 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,860 (C$206) | C$111 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (C$5.22) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,372 (C$49) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,161 (C$45) | C$41 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,202 (C$67) | C$95 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,166 (C$45) | C$87 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨985,567 (C$20,547) | C$22,684 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.52) | C$1.19 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,981 (C$41) | C$47 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨196 (C$4.08) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (C$3.29) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (C$5.21) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (C$4.17) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨106 (C$2.21) | C$3.90 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 (C$4.92) | C$3.90 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (C$3.09) | C$3.21 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$2.08) | C$19 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨604 (C$13) | C$43 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨848 (C$18) | C$84 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,142 (C$24) | C$93 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨287 (C$5.98) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨62 (C$1.29) | C$5.44 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨167 (C$3.49) | C$5.57 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨40,427 (C$843) | C$141 | + 498% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨33 (C$0.70) | C$2.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,290 (C$27) | C$34 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨91 (C$1.90) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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C$3,125
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,804
(₨86,512)
in Varanasi.
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